Fire risk assessments are undertaken to identify potential fire hazards and determine actions that will reduce risks and ensure the safety of everyone on the premises. In addition to being a ...

Marin fire officials who conduct home fire risk evaluations have a new tool to determine which properties need the most attention. The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority has developed what’s called a ...

When I attended a recent fire service conference, I had the pleasure of spending time with a statesman of the American fire service, a legend who has dedicated himself to educating the fire service on ...

Since La Jolla’s inaugural Fire Safe Council was born in May, leaders of the group have been working to prevent future wildfires in local neighborhoods. The most recent effort took place last week as ...

Portland Fire Lt. Laurent Picard circled the tree-framed house in an old subdivision on the edge of Forest Park, examining whether the roof, siding, vents and vegetation could withstand an ember storm ...